The Nana Project

2023

Action / Comedy

1
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 99 99

chess mockumentary

Plot summary

Follows Helen "Nana" Lewis, a feisty chess master, and her grandsons, as they embark on a road trip to support her rise to state championships.

Director

Robin Givens Photo
Robin Givens

Top cast

Nolan Gould Photo
Nolan Gould as Andrew
Will Peltz Photo
Will Peltz as Cody
Sierra McCormick Photo
Sierra McCormick as Sarah
Nicky Whelan Photo
Nicky Whelan as Jennifer
720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay
774.41 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
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1.55 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 24 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Peaceful211 7 / 10

Mostly Tetrific

I love this cast-- everyone was terrific. Mercedes Ruell is fabulous, as always. It's fun seeing Charlene Tilton and Morgan Fairchild; I hadn't seen them in years-- and bittersweet seeing Tony Todd in this film. He was a gem and gone too soon. I could've done without the couple in yellow and the texting orange-hair. These characters are annoying, unfunny, and pointless. Overall, this movie is lots of fun.
Reviewed by eziukwuuprightness 6 / 10

A not so good chess movie.

The Nana Project is a film that piqued my interest, apparently due to its uncommon premise: an older woman competing in a chess tournament with her two grandsons' support.On paper, it seemed like the kind of warm, family-oriented story that would offer a bit of everything, from funny moments to heartwarming and emotional ones. However, when I finally watched the movie, I couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.I find the idea of an elderly woman in this case, Helen "Nana" Lewis played by Mercedes Ruehl-at the center of a chess competition, intriguing.The setup seemed to have been more than enough to merit countless comedic and heartwarming situations, mainly where the strained relationship between her two grandsons, Andrew and Cody, comes into play.Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to expectations. Rather than develop the richness of this main plot, the film tangles itself inside stories and offbeat nursing home antics that are divorced from the movie's main storyline.Theoretically, the mockumentary format should have somewhat worked in adding an extra coat of humor, but here, it just feels a little more distracting.While the film tried to steer a fine balance between quirky humor and depth of emotion, it lost direction altogether.The heart of the story-the family road trip and the chess tournament only arrived after what felt like an eternity.I'd give The Nana Project a 6/10.Can't decide what to watch? Moviecity.ng is your movie matchmaker! Find in-depth reviews, trending topics, and your next cinematic obsession.
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